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Sweetwater, FL

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A tranquil Miami suburb in a convenient locale

Suburban Peaceful Affordable Vibrant Convenient Commuter

Tucked between Doral and University Park, Sweetwater is a predominantly residential community in a convenient locale. Sweetwater provides residents with an array of affordable apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses for rent along peaceful, palm-tree-lined streets.

Although Sweetwater is mostly residential, the community is also convenient to sprawling retail destinations like Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall. Sweetwater is also within minutes of great recreational opportunities at nearby Tamiami Park and Doral Central Park, in addition to the many beautiful beaches on Key Biscayne and Miami Beach.

Sweetwater sits just north of Florida International University—one of the largest universities in the state—making the community a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff. Sweetwater also boasts direct access to the 836 and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, affording many residents simple commutes. Miami International Airport is just a short drive away as well, a convenient perk for frequent travelers in the Sweetwater community.

Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Gifford Arboretum
  • The Barnacle Historic State Park
  • The Kampong

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.